About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alpine, CA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Alpine is about $4,241 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 198 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, La Mesa and Poway.

Alpine Independent Living Facilities | 198 Reviews

Showing 11 communities
Last Updated: 12/5/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Solstice at El CajonCommunity card badge
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
116 reviews
9.7
Review score
116 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
26%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
My overall experience here has been very positive, especially the appearance of the common areas and the pleasant, accommodating staff regardless of position. My negative comments relate, not surprisingly,...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
See details
Photo of Lantern Crest Senior Living
3737 Photos available
8.9
Review score
42 reviews
8.9
Review score
42 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
36%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
All 5. My Mom has been very happy at Lantern Crest. My Mom has gotten involved in several activities that she enjoys. Everyone is friendly and they really like the food.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live A Retirement As Dynamic and Engaging As You Are!How do you envision spending your golden years? Whether you prefer to unwind, connect with others, explore new hobbies, or stay active, we offer the amenities you need to build the retirement of your dreams.And with additional support services...
See details
Photo of Westmont of La Mesa
2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
7.9
Review score
18 reviews
7.9
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
11%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
A few months ago I asked a friend when she decided the time was right to enter into Senior Living. Her response gave me food for thought. She said whatever you do have a plan. If tomorrow you can not care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
See details
Photo of La Vida Real
55 Photos available
7.8
Review score
9 reviews
7.8
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
33%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The location was ideal since it's midway between me and my family. It the only facility we found to offer an independent living option, as well as assisted living and memory care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
Photo of Lo Har Senior Living
1010 Photos available
5 star
18%
4 star
37%
3 star
9%
2 star
9%
1 star
27%
See all reviews
Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
See details
Photo of Alpine Mobile Home Estates
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sunshine Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Casa El Cajon
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Lexington Senior Apt
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Judy Jones Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Alpine, CA

The average cost of senior living in Alpine is $4,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,026 per month.

Independent living costs in Alpine, CA, vs. nearby cities

Alpine, CA
$4,241/mo
$4,622/mo
$4,585/mo

Independent living costs in Alpine, CA, vs. state and national averages

Alpine, CA
$4,241/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Alpine, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,566/mo
Independent Living
$4,241/mo

Independent living costs in Alpine, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,717/mo
Studio
$5,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,679/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,945/mo

Senior living costs in Alpine vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alpine, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpine, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,241/mo$4,699/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,318/mo$4,504/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,566/mo$5,460/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Alpine, CA:$4,241/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Alpine, CA:$4,318/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Alpine, CA:$5,566/mo
California:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Alpine, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alpine and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Alpine, CACA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Alpine, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alpine have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alpine, CA$3,581/mo$3,366/mo+6.4%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alpine, CA
2024 average cost:$3,581/mo
2023 average cost:$3,366/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Alpine

Recent reviews for independent living in Alpine

Novellus Clairemont in San Diego, CA

4.0
My loved one has recently made the move into this community and so far I have no complaints of how things had been going for him. He has had a few health problems but other than that the experience has been pleasant for him. The staff have done a great job at staying organized in his care plan ...
Read more

Belmont Village Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.7
They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that my loved ones room is clean however the common areas are not so up kept. The staff have ...
Read more

Paradise Valley Manor in National City, CA

5.0
The staff do a great job calling if anything happens and keep in touch all the time. They also try to keep her comfortable and happy, always checking on her. The community offers many activities like bingo, crafts, and movies. I would recommend this community. This is a great organization.

Alpine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpine, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpine independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alpine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpine, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Alpine independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alpine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpine, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Alpine independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Alpine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpine, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top